In a message dated 97-04-13 09:17:59 EDT, CMeinel464(at)aol.com writes:
<<
Wait a second.... the only part that I know of that was Chrysler made on the
Series V Alpine was indeed the penstar... Technically you could say that all
the parts on the Alpine V were Chrysler parts, since they now owned Rootes,
but all these parts were developed by Rootes before the takeover. >>
True, but Chrysler production methods were well in force.... the square
corners, the exposed body seams, the cloth top cover - a typical change
from old-world quality to US thinking - "build 'em quick and cheap". I own
one of the last generation of Chrysler UK products, a 72 Plymouth Cricket.
While it still bears the basic genes (t-stat housing says "Rootes"), it
doesn't hold a candle to an Imp's build quality, much less an Alpine.
Just my 2s2p worth.... inflation, ya know....
Jon Arzt Rootes2(at)aol.com
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Guys,
Wait a second.... the only part that I know of that was Chrysler made on the
Series V Alpine was indeed the penstar... Technically you could say that all
the parts on the Alpine V were Chrysler parts, since they now owned Rootes,
but all these parts were developed by Rootes before the takeover.
By the way, the pentstar was on the lower front right fender on all North
American Alpine V's. It is located about 3-4 inches from the bottom of the
fender and all North American imports had them. This was the only refference
to Chrysler outside of the warrantee book and window sales sheet, I know, I
have all my original documents.
Best regards,
Curt
Classic Sunbeam Inc.
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